Insects Released at LGB Alliance Conference in London

A chaotic scene unfolded at the annual LGB Alliance conference in Westminster, London, when trans rights activists reportedly released hundreds of live crickets and other insects just before a speech by a former gender clinic worker. Witnesses described the panic as attendees rushed to escape the insects, with some climbing on chairs. Four individuals were detained by security, and police were called to investigate the incident, which was perceived as an attempt to disrupt the conference. The LGB Alliance, which advocates for the rights of lesbians, bisexuals, and gay men while emphasizing biological sex, has faced backlash from trans rights groups for its stance on gender. Event organizers condemned the protest as a tactic to silence debate, while attendees expressed their disapproval of the disruption. The incident has reignited tensions between LGB groups and trans rights activists, highlighting ongoing divisions within the LGBTQ+ community.